Shakey’s Pizza maintains workplace safety as more of its employees go back to work

Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures Inc (PSE: PIZZA), the Philippines’ leading chained full-service restaurant, continues to enhance the health and hygiene safety measures in all its stores and facilities nationwide to protect its workforce amidst the pandemic.

As more of the workforce returns to the workplace with the shift to General Community Quarantine (GCQ), PIZZA continues to put the health and safety of its employees as the top priority. To ensure a safe and healthy return to work while preventing the transmission of COVID-19, PIZZA partnered with RelianceUnited, a whollyowned subsidiary of United Laboratories, Inc, the leading pharmaceutical and healthcare provider in the Philippines.

Last week, PIZZA’s affiliate, Century Pacific Food Inc (PSE: CNPF), announced that it has also partnered with RelianceUnited in enhancing the health and safety measures in its workplace and manufacturing facilities.

RelianceUnited through ActiveOne, its corporate clinic services provider, will be providing PIZZA with a COVID Infection Control Program that focuses on the long-term adoption of occupational safety and health measures, including future preparedness to help limit the impact of the virus.

David San Pedro, President of RelianceUnited, said, “Managing the risk of COVID-19 is more than just about testing. It is about delivering a comprehensive infection control program that triages and monitors symptomatic employees and assures those who go in that their work environment is kept safe. As SARS-CoV2 remains virulent, we are helping clients develop a strong understanding of how the virus spreads and how to prevent infection and avoid disruption to their operations.”

The integrated program includes telemedicine hotline service available to PIZZA employees. Services include telephone-based medical consultation and triaging, diagnostic testing, and daily monitoring of employee condition for any progression or regression. ActiveOne is tapping into their pool of senior MDs and RNs to provide competent and accessible medical care during this period of heightened paranoia and uncertainty.

To reinforce protection of employees, individual testing, medical assessments, and treatment will also be made available. For high-risk employees, a personal health protection plan will also be provided.

"Safety will always remain our top priority, especially as we enter into the ‘new normal’ with the gradual resumption of dine in. Our philosophy is that guests must know, feel, and see that they are safe. A crucial component of that is ensuring that our employees are safe as well," said Vicente Gregorio, President and Chief Executive Officer of PIZZA.

PIZZA remains committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of its guests and employees, as it
institutionalizes sanitation procedures and social distancing measures that are aligned with World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations.

With the resumption of dine in services, interaction with guests will be mostly contactless. Various safety protocols are implemented throughout the guest journey – from temperature checks and provision of Health Declaration Checklist upon entry, to contactless ordering procedure, regular sanitation of smallwares and availability of noncash payment of options. Safety guidelines and physical distancing will be strictly implemented in all guest interactions in dining tables and common areas.

- PSE Edge

Source: Peso Economics